Tom Sizemore - Updated Apr 2024

Tom Sizemore is a late American actor and producer. Tom Sizemore is best known for his supporting roles in the movies; “Heat” (1995), “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), and “Black Hawk Down” (2001).

Early Life

On the 29th of November 1961, Tom Sizemore was born in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America. At the age of 61, he passed away and held American nationality. His birth name is Thomas Edward Sizemore and has a zodiac sign of Sagittarius. Moreover, he belongs to a mixed ethnicity and has his belief in Christianity religion.

Following his family background, he was born to his father Thomas Edward Sizemore Sr., and his mother, Judith Sizemore. In addition, his father was a lawyer and philosophy professor.

While his mother was a member of the city of Detroit ombudsman staff. Additionally, he grew up with his three brothers, Paul Sizemore, Charlie Sizemore, and Aaron Sizemore.

Talking about his academic qualifications, he attended a local high school in Wayne, Michigan. Later, he enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he studied theater and earned a degree in English literature. In 1986, he earned his master’s degree at Temple University.

Tom Sizemore – Death

He suffered a brain aneurysm at his Los Angeles home on the 18th of February 2023. Meanwhile, he was hospitalized at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in critical condition.

On February 27, his representative, Charles Lago, stated that doctors had determined there was “no further hope and have recommended an end-of-life decision” to Sizemore’s family. Sizemore died at the age of 61 on the 3rd of March 2023.

Professional Career

Tom Sizemore started his acting career in the mid-1980s with small roles in films such as “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989) and “Lock Up” (1989). Moreover, he gained recognition for his performance in the 1991 film “Point Break,” in which he played a member of a gang of bank robbers. After this, he went on to appear in several films throughout the 1990s, including “True Romance” (1993), “Heat” (1993), and “Natural Born Killers” (1994).

Caption: Tom Sizemore in the movie, Saving Private Ryan (Source: NBC News)

In 1998, Sizemore received critical acclaim for his role as Sergeant Horvath in Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” He also appeared in the war film “Black Hawk Down” in 2001.

During his 2000s, he starred in the films; Pearl Harbor (2001), “Ticker” (2001), “Robbery Homicide Division” (2001), “Paparazzi” (2004), “Swindle” (2006), “The Genius Club” (2006), “Splinter” (2007), “Shooting Sizemore” (2007), “Oranges” (2007), “Red” (2008), “American Son” (2008), “The Last Lullaby” (2008), “The Flyboys” (2008), Stiletto (2008), and Toxic (2008).

He also starred in five episodes of the television series “Crash” (2008–2009), and he appeared in the comedy film “Super Capers” in 2009. Meanwhile, he was cast in the horror film “Murder 101” (2014) and co-starred in the comedy-drama film “Chlorine” (2013).  In an episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2010), he appeared as Byron the Trucker.

Recent Works

Moreover, he was cast as a series regular in the USA Network action program “Shooter” (2016). He gained to fame with his role in the thriller “Calico Skies” in 2016.

Additionally, he was cast as insurance agent Anthony Sinclair in David Lynch’s revival miniseries “Twin Peaks” (2017). Similarly, he played the role of FBI Agent Bill Sullivan in the drama film “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House” (2017).

In 2020, he appeared in “C.L.E.A.N.” followed by “The Electric Man” (2022), and “The Legend of Jack and Diane” (2022). He appeared as a lead star in the comedy series “Barbee Rehab” (2022). In 2023, his recent appearance in  “The Getter”, “Breakout”, and “Made Viciously.”

Award

Tom Sizemore has received several award nominations throughout his career. For his role in “Good God Bad Dog,” he was awarded at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival in 2008.

In 2011, he was awarded for his role in “Through the Eye” at the Action on Film International Film Festival. Moreover, he won the Vegas Movie Awards for his role in C.L.E.A.N. in 2021. He earned the 2021 IndieFEST Film Awards for his role in “The Electric Man.”

Net Worth 2023

At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated around $3 million. He made his fortune through sensible stock investments, large real estate holdings, and lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics.

He also owns several restaurants in Washington (the “Fat Sizemore Burger” chain), a football team (the “Detroit Angels”), his brand of vodka (Pure Wondersizemore – US), and is attempting to break into the juniors market with a best-selling perfume (With Love from Tom) and a fashion line called “Tom Sizemore Seduction.”

Relationship Status

Talking about his personal life, Tom Sizemore was single at the time of his death. In the past, he was married to Maeve Quinton. Moreover, he has had several high-profile relationships throughout his career.

In addition to his relationship with Heidi Fleiss, he has also been romantically linked to actresses Juliette Lewis and Elizabeth Hurley. With his ex-girlfriend, Janelle McIntire, the couple has twin sons Jayden and Jagger.

Caption: Tom with his sons (Source: People)

Addition and Controversies

Throughout his life, he has struggled with drug addiction. Meanwhile, he has been to rehab multiple times and has been open about his struggles with addiction in interviews.

Moreover, he has been involved in several legal issues, including domestic violence charges and drug-related charges. In 2003, he was convicted of physically abusing his then-girlfriend, actress Heidi Fleiss, and was sentenced to six months in jail.

Body Measurements

Caption: Tom attending an Award Function (Source: Just Jared)

Sizemore stands 5 feet 11 inches tall (1.80 m) and weighs around 72 kg (158 lbs). Moreover, he has a pair of green eyes with black hair color. In addition, his body measurement measures 34-28-15 inches, and wears a shoe size of 9 US.

Social Media

This American actor is no longer alive in this world, so we may say that this actress is not active on social media such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.